Mountain Home
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Local offices in Mountain Home
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Baxter County Department of Human Services
204 Bucher Drive, Mountain Home, AR 72654
Help here
- SNAP food benefitsApply for food benefits or ask the local office about your case.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov
Utilities · City office
Water Department
752 N. College Street, Mountain Home, AR 72653
Help here
- Water and wastewater billingPay your water or wastewater bill or ask about your account.
- Start or change water serviceContact the department to start or change water service.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mountainhomear.gov
Local office · City office
City Hall - Administration
720 S. Hickory Street, Mountain Home, AR 72653
Help here
- City government servicesContact City Hall about city departments, the mayor, or the city clerk.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mountainhomear.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Arkansas Workforce Center at Mountain Home
1058 Highland Circle, Suite 20, Mountain Home, AR 72653
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesVisit for help finding work and accessing workforce services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dws.arkansas.gov
State office
ASP Driver License Testing Center
1318 Bradley Drive, Suite 18, Mountain Home, AR 72653
Help here
- Driver license testingSchedule a written or skills test for an Arkansas driver license.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dps.arkansas.gov
Library · County office
Donald W. Reynolds Library serving Baxter County
300 Library Hill, Mountain Home, AR 72653
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library's books, public computers, Wi-Fi, and learning programs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on baxtercountylibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Mountain Home Community Center
1 Community Center Drive, Mountain Home, AR 72653
Help here
- Community center and recreationVisit the center for recreation and community activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mountainhomear.gov
City of Mountain Home, Arkansas website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Mountain Home
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas
3414 One Place, Jonesboro, AR 72404
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid of Arkansas, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Ozark Opportunities, Inc.
701 East Prospect Avenue, Harrison, AR 72601
Listed on humanservices.arkansas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Baxter County
Mountain Home is in Baxter County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Arkansas Department of Health Baxter County Local Health Unit
206 Bucher Drive, Mountain Home, AR 72653
Help here
- WICWIC offers eligible families healthy foods, nutrition help, breastfeeding support, and referrals.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthy.arkansas.gov
State office
Arkansas DHS Baxter County Office
204 Bucher Drive, Mountain Home, AR 72654
Help here
- SNAP and other benefitsApply for food and other assistance programs through the county DHS office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas, Baxter County Office
1101 Spring Street, Cooper Park, Mountain Home, AR
Help here
- Aging and in-home supportOlder adults and people with disabilities can ask about in-home help and other local aging services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaanwar.org
Veterans · County office
Baxter County Veterans Services
5 East 9th Street, Mountain Home, AR 72653
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding, applying for, or appealing veterans benefits and finding other support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on baxtercountyar.gov
Emergency help · County office
Baxter County OEM/911
815 Hwy 62 West, Mountain Home, AR 72653
Help here
- Emergency management and addressingGet information about emergency planning and response, or request an address for a new building.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on baxtercountyar.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Mountain Home Arkansas Workforce Center
1058 Highland Circle, Suite 20, Mountain Home, AR 72654
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help finding work, building job skills, and accessing workforce services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dws.arkansas.gov
Arkansas programs by kind of help
These are run by Arkansas and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Arkansas 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988